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Film sound preservation is different from film image preservation in one very important way: the image on the film is comprised of discrete still images that, when used along with a shutter, simply fool the brain into perceiving smooth motion. However, the audio on the film is continuous and requires continuous movement to properly convey the same level of realism and quality as the picture.

Vinegar syndrome deterioration is becoming increasingly common with mag elements, including elements that have been stored in good environments. As bad as these mag elements may look, though, it is still possible to get excellent sound quality with the proprietary cleaning and transfer technology at Endpoint.